1941 Citroen 15 vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1941 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre should accelerate faster than 1941 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 313 kg more than 1941 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1941 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Citroen 15. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre has automatic transmission and 1941 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1941 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Citroen 15 | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | 15 | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2820 mm |
